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storm surge in New Orleans
A storm surge caused by Hurricane Gustav pushed water over levees and caused flooding...
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destruction caused by a storm surge
A house remains standing amidst many destroyed structures after a storm surge swept...
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storm surge during Cyclone Marcia
Cyclone Marcia produced a storm surge that hit the coast of Sandgate, a suburb of...
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diagram of surface waves
Diagram illustrating types of surface waves and their frequencies, causes (including...
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